Arsenal are considering a move for Brazilian starlet Alan Guimaraes - but face competition from Real Madrid.
That is according to US publication Sports Illustrated, which reports that Real have agreed a verbal contract with him but the Gunners are hopeful of persuading him to join them instead.
Liverpool and Manchester Untied are also said to be interested in the Palmeiras midfielder.
Alan, who is currently with the Brazil Under-17 side at the World Cup, is a versatile player and can employ any position in the attacking line.